====== Croque Monsieur ====== - Start by toasting two pieces of pain de mie bread then shred 3-4 ounces of gruyere cheese. - Spread a couple of tablespoons worth of the bechamel on the bottom slice of the bread, just enough to cover it. - Top that with a generous amount of gruyere cheese along with 6 slices of ham, topping with another generous amount of gruyere, spreading the bechamel on the top slice of bread before placing on top. - Before toasting, spread another layer of bechamel on top of the sandwich and another layer of gruyere cheese. - Place into a 375°F oven until thoroughly brown and bubbly.